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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Schwartz, how will one's friends and family act towards the disease?
2. Schwartz must learn to become more _____ as the disease worsens.
3. Schwartz describes that being gentle to yourself is like ______ yourself.
4. Schwartz emphasizes that no matter how bad life gets, one should always keep their heart open to whom?
5. According to Schwartz, how many new friends did he make because of his illness?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, Morrie explains the importance of not becoming useless. Explain why not becoming useless is so important.
2. In Chapter 9, Morrie states that one must be a witness to themselves. Explain what Morrie means by this statement.
3. In Chapter 6, the reader learns how Morrie started writing. Discuss what Morrie wrote and why he started writing.
4. At the end of Chapter 7, Morrie talks about how friends and family will have a distorted image of their loved one who is suffering. Explain this distorted image.
5. At the end of Chapter 6, Morrie explains how he became well-known. Explain the process which leads to Morrie being in the public eye.
6. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains that retaining a sense of control is necessary for one in declining health. Explain the sense of control Morrie discusses.
7. In Chapter 6, Morrie discusses suffering. Briefly discuss Morrie's view on suffering and how it relates to one experiencing declining health.
8. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses relationships and making new friends. Describe how Morrie's social group of friends transformed after he was diagnosed with his illness.
9. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.
10. In Chapter 10, Morrie describes his past religious experiences. What was Morrie's childhood religion? What worldwide event changed his religious views?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 9, Schwartz discusses the importance of having control. What does he stress that one has control over? How is one supposed to obtain this control? Use details from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
A major elements of Schwartz writing is the internal conflict of man versus man. More specifically it is Morrie versus his own health. Explain this conflict. What various emotions does Morrie display due to the impact his health is having on his physical limitations?
Essay Topic 3
Morrie Schwartz has a definite target audience for his book "Morrie: In His Own Words." Describe Schwartz's intended audience. Give specific examples from the book to support your answer.
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